Brenda Chapman
Teacher
McDonough,GA
Summary
Compassionate, creative and effective Teacher with valuable experience in classroom administration, professional development and project planning. Equipped with extensive background in versatile education environments. Student-centric instructor, academic facilitator and motivational coach. Competent at performing independently or as member of teaching team. Well-versed in classroom and online technologies.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Teacher
Henry County Public Schools
McDonough, GA
07.2006 - 11.2018
- Supervised learning groups of students in classroom stations.
- Instructed students in core educational principles, concepts and in-depth subject matter.
- Evaluated and revised lesson plans and course content to achieve student-centered learning.
- Incorporated exciting and engaging activities to achieve student participation and hands-on learning.
- Reviewed curriculum and devised alternate approaches to presenting lessons to increase student understanding.
- Held conferences with parents to address questions, discuss academic progress and encourage learning goals.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Developed and implemented lesson plans that addressed general students as well as those with individualized 504 plans as part of integrated classroom.
Teacheer
Clayton County Schools
Forest Park, GA
07.2003 - 06.2006
- Supported classroom activities, tutoring and reviewing work.
- Completed daily reports on attendance and disciplinary performance.
- Participated in professional development opportunities and attended in-services and seminars.
- Took attendance, graded assignments and maintained student records to assist teachers with administrative tasks and maintain smooth daily operations.
Teacher
Crisp County School System
Cordele, GA
07.1999 - 06.2003
- Supervised learning groups of students in classroom stations.
- Instructed students in core educational principles, concepts and in-depth subject matter.
- Evaluated and revised lesson plans and course content to achieve student-centered learning.
- Held conferences with parents to address questions, discuss academic progress and encourage learning goals.
- Implemented creative ways to foster curiosity for complex principles through hands-on learning and planned activities.
- Supported student teachers by mentoring on classroom management, lesson planning and activity organization.
Teacher
Dougherty County School System
Albany, GA
07.1996 - 06.1999
- Supervised learning groups of students in classroom stations.
- Instructed students in core educational principles, concepts and in-depth subject matter.
- Implemented creative ways to foster curiosity for complex principles through hands-on learning and planned activities.
- Encouraged creative thinking and motivated students by addressing individual strengths and weaknesses based on standardized testing results.
Teacher
Dooly County Board Of Education
Vienna, GA
07.1995 - 06.1996
- Planned and implemented integrated lessons to meet national standards.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Supervised learning groups of students in classroom stations.
- Evaluated and revised lesson plans and course content to achieve student-centered learning.
Teacher
Crisp County School System
Cordele, GA
08.1988 - 06.1995
- Planned and implemented integrated lessons to meet national standards.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Instructed students in core educational principles, concepts and in-depth subject matter.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Biology Teacher Education
Albany State University
Albany, GA 01.1983 - 06.1985
Master of Science - Biology
Albany State University
Albany, GA 06.1986 - 06.1988
Specialist of Education - Educational Leadership
Columbus State University
Columbus, GA 01.2002 - 01.2004
Skills
Classroom management
Student-centered learning
Testing and grading
Differentiated instruction
Group and individual instruction
Student records management
Secondary education
Standardized Testing
Lesson Planning
Timeline
Teacher
Henry County Public Schools
07.2006 - 11.2018
Teacheer
Clayton County Schools
07.2003 - 06.2006
Specialist of Education - Educational Leadership
Columbus State University
01.2002 - 01.2004
Teacher
Crisp County School System
07.1999 - 06.2003
Teacher
Dougherty County School System
07.1996 - 06.1999
Teacher
Dooly County Board Of Education
07.1995 - 06.1996
Teacher
Crisp County School System
08.1988 - 06.1995
Master of Science - Biology
Albany State University
06.1986 - 06.1988
Bachelor of Science - Biology Teacher Education
Albany State University
01.1983 - 06.1985